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Richard A. Phillips
1960 - 2016
Richard A. Phillips
1960 - 2016
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Richard Phillips Obituary
Richard was predeceased by his parents, Rudolph and Mary Phillips; his father-in-law, Charles Ray Best, Sr. and his brother-in-law, Hector Hamel. Richard is survived by his wife of 14 years ,whom he loved dearly, Doris Marie (Best) Phillips; his mother-in-law, Doris P. Best of Statesville; his brother, Rudolph Phillips, Jr. and his wife Pauline of Stafford Springs, CT; his sisters, Sandra Lloyd and her husband Elmer of Tolland, CT, Pat Phillips of Statesville and Jan Hamel of Statesville; his brothers-in-law, Charles Ray Best Jr. of Statesville, James Michael Best and his wife Cindy of Statesville and Timothy Best and his wife Angela of Statesville; his sisters-in-law, Brenda Kay Best of Statesville, Nancy B. Murdock and her husband Dennis of Troutman and Beverly B. Boger and her husband Robert of Troutman and his 21 nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday February 28, 2016 from 2-6pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday 11am in the Westmoreland Chapel at the funeral home with the burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565 in Richard's memory.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Phillips family.
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Linda Patterson
February 20, 2019
Still miss seeing Richard and always think of Doris. A Sweet couple.
February 25, 2017
Gone too soon, wish you were here.
Amy Brier
February 29, 2016
Doris ... I was so sorry to hear about Richard's passing . Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to you !
Alana Geiger
February 29, 2016
Doris, I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained another Angel to look over us all! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Christopher Main
February 29, 2016
Please accept these condolences for you loss. I know Richard was a respected member of this community and the local bar. Christopher Main.
Lois Grindstaff
February 29, 2016
Doris I'm so sorry, Richard will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you . he always brought a smile to my face.
February 29, 2016
Doris
I am so sorry to hear this I am sending my Deepest Thoughts and prayers at this time
Donny Bradley
February 29, 2016
Doris So Sorry for his Passing.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. From Jay Greski from Enfield CT plus the Greski Family in New York
Linda Patterson
February 29, 2016
Doris, so sorry about Richard.He will be missed. Thoughts &prayers for you.
Linda Patterson.
Kevin Hamel
February 28, 2016
I wish I had been able to know you better Uncle Richie. I will never forget the times we spent at Grandma's playing basketball in the driveway and pool downstairs. I know that you are with Grandma now and in perfect health. We will all be together again one day. Love you very much. Condolences to you and your family Doris.
Angie Ford
February 28, 2016
Richard will be truly missed by all - so sad about him passing unexpectedly - sending my sincere sympathy to you Doris, the entire personal family and the entire legal family.
February 28, 2016
You will be missed Uncle Ritchie, you were a great uncle growing up, and I will not forget the fun we had
Cathy Presutti
February 28, 2016
Doris, So sorry to hear about Richard, our cousin. Our deepest sympathy and condolence. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Greski and Quinn Family, Suffield, Connecticut
Alexis Men
February 27, 2016
I have known Richard for close to 30 years. He was a great man, very smart, funny and helpful. Statesville has lost one of the good ones. God bless you and your family. Prayers sent to you. Sincerely, Alexis
Sandy Lloyd
February 27, 2016
Richard was always a bright light in our life with his humor and thoughtfulness. Wish we could have spent more time together and we always enjoyed his visits with us...Love you so Richie and we have many great memories of being with you..just wish we had more..will think of you always.Condolences to Doris and family...stay strong for him and cherish the life you shared with him.
February 27, 2016
Marie, so sorry to hear about Richard. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Treva and Dean Lail
Barbara O'Brien
February 27, 2016
Thank you, for all your help, kind Richard Phillips. You will always be remembered. What a dear, truly good person. My condolences, family, friends...good thoughts, strength, and love sent your way.
Kathy Goodman
February 26, 2016
Doris, I am so very sorry about Richard. You have my deepest sympathy and know I am here for anything you need! I'm praying for strength and comfort for you and both your families during this difficult time.
Lynda McKinney
February 26, 2016
Dear Doris and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Richard's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to you and Richard's family and your family. I am very honored to have known Richard and worked with him. My thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Lynda McKinney
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
February 26, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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